Why Is Klor Con So Expensive

KDur or Klor Con has been around for many many years but still is very expensive. It is more costly than some newer meds that do not have generics. How is this possible? Is this a question of greed on the part of pharmacies. This is a frequently ordered drug.

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Hello, Jean! How are you?

Actually, it's not as frequently ordered as most. It is only ordered when someone's potassium is dangerously low, otherwise, it's not safe for someone to take it. Thus, the demand for it is actually low, so very few companies manufacture it, since it isn't very profitable to do so. In order to make any money back on their investment, the companies that do can't afford to give it a cheap price.

I'm sorry, I do understand what a burden it is, when something is expensive, but these are the facts of the matter.

The best thing to do would be to talk to your doctor about what you can do to prevent your potassium levels from falling, so you don't have to purchase it again, in the future.

Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

I have been a Registered Nurse for 37 years in a hospital setting. Potassium Chloride is a very frequent prescription for older people. Even with my mother's drug plan, her potassium will be $47 a month. It is a drug that has been in use for a long time! The ingredients should not cost much to manufacture. The drug companies that still make this are too greedy. Our senior citizens can not afford this high price.

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